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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 322.44 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 322.44 and 183.28 is: 274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 322.44 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/322.44 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 322.44 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 59,096.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,096.80/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.61

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